needy
/ˈniːdi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈniːdi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnē-dē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈniː.di/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈniː.di/ (ame, ipa)
needy — 形容詞
- needypositive
- neediercomparative
- neediestsuperlative
1. having very little money and lacking the basic things required to live, such as
貧困的
缺乏基本生活物資的
having very little money and lacking the basic things required to live, such as enough food, warm clothes, or a decent place to stay.
The charity sends boxes of warm clothes to needy families before each winter.
每年冬天前，這間慈善機構會寄送一箱箱保暖衣物給貧困家庭。
collocation: needy families
Amihan helps at a kitchen that serves free meals to needy people in her area.
Amihan 在一間廚房幫忙，為她所在區域的貧困民眾提供免費餐點。
collocation: needy people
After the earthquake, the Red Cross distributed tents and rice to needy households.
地震過後，紅十字會將帳篷和白米發送給貧困家庭。
A small part of every concert ticket sold goes to needy students.
每張演唱會門票中有一小部分會捐給貧困學生。
- poor
the most general word for lacking money; 'needy' emphasises lacking basic necessities
- destitute
much stronger — having no money or possessions at all; more formal
- disadvantaged
broader — includes lack of education or opportunities, not only money
- impoverished
more formal, often describes a region or group rather than a person
文法句型
needy + noun
be + needy
become + needy
常見錯誤
2. constantly needing more emotional support, affection, or attention from others t
情感依賴的
過度需要關愛與關注的
constantly needing more emotional support, affection, or attention from others than is considered ordinary, to an extent that can feel draining.
Piotr ended the relationship because his girlfriend was too needy and called him every hour.
Piotr 分手了，因為他女友太黏人，每小時都要打電話給他。
pattern: too needy
After the breakup, Samir realised his ex-partner had been extremely needy and insecure.
分手之後，Samir 才意識到前任極度缺乏安全感且情感非常依賴。
adverb collocation: extremely needy
Their new puppy is needy and whines whenever no one stays in the room.
他們新養的小狗很黏人，只要房間裡沒人就嗚嗚叫。
Naoko told her roommate she seemed needy and asked for more time alone.
Naoko 告訴室友她好像太黏人了，並希望多一些獨處時間。
- independent
not needing or wanting support from others
- self-sufficient
able to meet one's own emotional needs without relying on others
文法句型
be + needy
too + needy
seem + needy
find + someone + needy
用法筆記
Commonly used in the pattern 'too needy'. Can describe people or animals, but not objects. Often carries a mildly negative or frustrated tone and is used when the speaker feels the other person's demands are unreasonable.
常見錯誤
needy — 名詞
1. people who do not have enough money or basic necessities, considered together as
貧困者
窮困的人們（總稱）
people who do not have enough money or basic necessities, considered together as a group in society.
The government has promised to spend more money on housing for the needy.
政府承諾投入更多經費在貧困者的住房補助上。
collocation: the needy
Local churches and schools run food drives that collect donations for the needy.
當地教會和學校舉辦食物募集活動，收集捐贈物資給貧困者。
Otis donates old coats and shoes to an organisation that helps the needy.
Otis 把舊外套和舊鞋捐給一個幫助貧困者的機構。
Baraka believes the city should do more to create jobs for the needy.
Baraka 認為市政府應該更積極為貧困者創造就業機會。
- the poor
the most common alternative; slightly broader because 'poor' can include people who have some income
- the underprivileged
more formal; emphasises lack of advantages and opportunities
- the disadvantaged
broader still — includes those lacking education, healthcare, or social support
- the wealthy
people who have a lot of money and assets
- the rich
more informal than 'the wealthy'
文法句型
the + needy
the needy + plural verb
用法筆記
Always used with the definite article 'the'. Takes a plural verb: 'the needy are', not 'the needy is'. Refers to the group as a whole, not individuals.